#PhotoCritique

2026-02-19
Castillo de San Marcos
National Monument, Saint Augustine, Florida, United States

Taken on 2026-02-18 12:32:34 with Fuji 16-55mm F2.8 on Fuji X-H2 with exposure 1/140s @ f/10 @ 55mm @ 200 ISO

Photo location: https://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=17/29.8977827783333/-81.3115002783333
About: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castillo_de_San_Marcos

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Large black doors in a arched stone doorway centered on a stone wall with two barred windows to the left and right and a single smaller window above
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2026-02-16
The Moon

@FotoVorschlag 'Objekte die mit "M" beginnen oder so aussehen... ' #FotoVorschlag

Taken on 2013-02-18 20:02:29 with Canon 7D on Orion xt10g with exposure 1/80s @ f4.7 @ 1200mm @ 100 ISO prime focus

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#Photography #AmateurPhotography #MyPhoto #astronomy #AstroPhotography #CanonPhotography #Massachusetts #PhotoMonday #FotoMontag #PhotoCritique
The moon fills the frame. Half is visible.
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2026-02-14
Reflection of Winter
Hopkinton State Park, Hopkinton, Massachusetts, United States

'trhekreV (Verkehrt)' #FotoVorschlag

Taken on 2015-12-26 14:36:02 with 8.8-36.8 mm on Canon G7X with exposure 1/50s @ f/8 @ 8.8mm @ 400 ISO

Photo location: https://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=17/42.2450722216667/-71.531275

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A winter scene of bare trees reflected on the lake's surface.
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2026-02-13
Garter Snake Closeup
Cobb Trail, Acton, Massachusetts, United States

'Tierische Begegnungen' #FotoVorschlag

Taken on 2005-08-17 12:51:54 with 180.0 mm on Canon 10D with exposure 3/10s @ f/8 @ 180mm @ 100 ISO

Photo location: https://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=17/42.5193972216667/-71.4460361116667

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#Photography #AmateurPhotography #MyPhoto #CloseupPhotography #Nature #NaturePhotography #WildLifePhotography #CanonPhotography #Massachusetts #PhotoCritique
The head and one turn of a Garter Snake fill the frame. The snake's tongue is out and blurred at the tip.
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2026-02-12
Fishing Tricolor Heron
Ding Darling NWR, Sanibel, Florida, United States

Taken on 2026-02-08 11:03:11 with Fuji 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 on Fuji X-H2 with exposure 1/75s @ f/11 @ 200mm @ 200 ISO

Photo location: https://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=17/26.4483519833333/-82.1161730683333
More about Tricolored Herons: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tricolored_heron

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A tricolor heron stand on a branch just over the water looking for lunch.
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2026-02-06
Gablonzer Hutte
Intersport Klettersteig, Gosau, Salzburg, Austria

Taken on 2018-07-29 10:38:42 with Sony 16-70mm F4 on Sony a6500 with exposure 1/400s @ f/8 @ 22mm @ 100 ISO

Photo location: https://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=17/47.5324294166667/13.48002075

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#Photography #AmateurPhotography #MyPhoto #HandHeld #Clouds #Hiking #FootPathFriday #LandscapePhotography #Mountains #Sky #Summer #Weather #SonyAlpha #Austria #PhotoCritique
Hikers walk up a trail between two huts in the Austrian mountains.
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2026-02-05
Going to get wet?

Acadia National Park
Arey Cove Road, Winter Harbor, Maine, United States

Taken on 2022-07-19 15:06:00 with Fuji 10-24mm F4 on Fuji X-T4 with exposure 1/500s @ f/11 @ 22.9mm @ 160 ISO

Photo location: https://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=17/44.335343055/-68.0570686116667

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#Photography #AmateurPhotography #MyPhoto #HandHeld #NationalPark #Ocean #SeascapePhotography #Summer #FujiFilm #FujiXSeries #FujiPhotography #Maine #PhotoCritique
A woman sits on a rock as waves break in front of her. It's not clear if the waves will reach her. Copyright Tom Goetz. Training an AI on this image is expressly forbidden.
2026-02-04
Ice House Pond with Fall Foliage
Berry Acres, Hopkinton, Massachusetts, United States

Taken on 2013-10-11 12:21:33 with Canon 24-105mm F4 on Canon 5Dm2 with exposure 1/40s @ f/16 @ 24mm @ 100 ISO

Photo location: https://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=17/42.220715/-71.5366816666667

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#Photography #AmateurPhotography #MyPhoto #Clouds #Fall #LandscapePhotography #Weather #CanonPhotography #Massachusetts #PhotoCritique
A shallow pond with lily pads in the foreground, trees in fall foliage and a white gazebo on the far side, and white puffy clouds in a blue sky.
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2026-02-03
Male American Goldfinch - Taken from a blind.
Foxborough, Massachusetts, United States

Taken on 2007-06-30 09:09:28 with Canon 300mm F2.8 with 2.0x TC on Canon 30D with exposure 1/250s @ f/9 @ 600mm @ 200 ISO

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#Photography #AmateurPhotography #MyPhoto #bird #BirdPhotography #Nature #NaturePhotography #Summer #WildLifePhotography #CanonPhotography #Massachusetts #PhotoCritique
A male American goldfinch,  standing on a pine branch, turns his head to look at the photographer.
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2026-02-02
Sunset Under the Storm - A summer thunderstorm was ending just as the sun started to set.
Saltmarsh Rd, Sandwich, Massachusetts, United States

Taken on 2008-08-16 19:55:14 with Canon 24-105mm F4 on Canon 5D with exposure 1/25s @ f/8 @ 70mm @ 200 ISO

Photo location: https://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=17/41.759605/-70.4674916666667

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#Photography #AmateurPhotography #MyPhoto #Clouds #LandscapePhotography #CapeCod #Ocean #Saltmarsh #Summer #Sunset #Weather #CanonPhotography #Massachusetts #PhotoMonday #PhotoCritique
Sunset tints the last of thunderstorm clouds pink. It's low tide at the saltmarsh and the boat is sitting on the mud.
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2026-02-01
Sanderling in winter plumage
Saltmarsh Road, Sandwich, MA, United States

Taken on 2006-08-24 17:31:13 with Canon 300mm F2.8 with 2.0x TC on Canon 30D with exposure 1/125s @ f/9 @ 600mm @ 320 ISO

Photo location: https://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=17/41.7615666666667/-70.4769283333333

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#Photography #AmateurPhotography #MyPhoto #bird #BirdPhotography #NaturePhotography #Ocean #ShoreBird #Summer #WildLifePhotography #CanonPhotography #Massachusetts #CapeCod #PhotoCritique
A sanderling stands in shallow water surrounded by rocks. Copyright Tom Goetz. Training an AI on this image is expressly forbidden.
2026-01-31
Portrait of Essie - What do you do when your stuck inside and can't go out to take photos?

Taken on 2020-04-09 08:13:33 with Canon 85mm F1.8 on Fuji X-T3 using a Fringer adapter with exposure 1/25s @ f/2 @ 85mm @ 800 ISO

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Portrait of a long-haired Siamese cat just showing her face.
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2026-01-28
Looking East at Sunset
Mark's Cove, Wareham, Massachusetts, United States

Taken on 2022-02-06 16:59:07 with Fuji 10-24mm F4 on Fuji X-T4 with exposure 1/35s @ f/10 @ 10mm @ 160 ISO

Photo location: https://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=17/41.7365457083333/-70.731403135

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#Photography #AmateurPhotography #MyPhoto #HandHeld #Clouds #LandscapePhotography #Ocean #OceanWednesday #MeerMittwoch #Saltmarsh #SeascapePhotography #Sky #Sunset #WaterOnWednesday #Weather #Winter #FujiFilm #FujiXSeries #FujiPhotography #BuzzardsBay #Massachusetts #PhotoCritique
Pastel light illuminates a frozen over Mark's Cove. The falling tide leaves cracked ice on the marsh.
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2026-01-21
Fall Day at the Eastman Brook
Thornton Gore Road, Woodstock, New Hampshire, United States

Taken on 2025-10-02 16:15:42 with Fuji 16-55mm F2.8 on Fuji X-H2 with exposure 1/8s @ f/11 @ 16mm @ 200 ISO

Photo location: https://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=17/43.968575555/-71.6733563883333

Another take on this scene: https://pixelfed.social/p/tcgoetz/912698721125190364 which do you like better?

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Two small waterfalls where Thorton Brook runs over bare rock.
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2026-01-17
The East Temple and Twin Brothers
Zion-Mount Carmel Highway, Zion National Park, Utah, United States

Taken on 2023-09-04 11:31:02 with Fuji 10-24mm F4 on Fuji X-T4 with exposure 1/150s @ f/10 @ 10mm @ 160 ISO

Photo location: https://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=17/37.2121183333333/-112.956802221667

7 shot vertical panoramic, alternative crop

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#Photography #AmateurPhotography #MyPhoto #HandHeld #NationalPark #LandscapePhotography #SaturdayScenery #Mountains #Panorama #Sky #FujiFilm #FujiXSeries #FujiPhotography #ZionNationalPark #PhotoCritique
Red mesas rise above a curving road with a clear blue sky above.
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2026-01-15
Beautiful Winter Afternoon at a Shell Covered Beach
McArthur Beach State Park, Palm Beach County, Florida, United States

Taken on 2025-12-29 13:28:30 with Fuji 16-55mm F2.8 on Fuji X-H2 with exposure 1/250s @ f/11 @ 16mm @ 160 ISO

Photo location: https://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=17/26.8261702783333/-80.0387483333333

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#Photography #AmateurPhotography #MyPhoto #HandHeld #StatePark #BeachPhotography #LandscapePhotography #Ocean #SeascapePhotography #Winter #FujiFilm #FujiXSeries #FujiPhotography #PhotoCritique #OceanWednesday a day late
Waves crash onto a beach covered with shells. The blue of the waters nearly matches the blue of the sky.
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2026-01-08
Fire in the Sky - Sunset over St Lucie Lock and Dam
Southwest Locks Road, Martin County, Florida, United States

Taken on 2026-01-02 17:48:57 with Fuji 16-55mm F2.8 on Fuji X-H2 with exposure 1/13s @ f/8 @ 16mm @ 400 ISO

Photo location: https://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=17/27.1135441183333/-80.2824408716667

St Lucie Locks and Dam are the first stop on the St Lucie River on the way to Lake Okeechobee.

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#Photography #AmateurPhotography #MyPhoto #Clouds #LandscapePhotography #Sunset #Weather #Winter #FujiFilm #FujiXSeries #FujiPhotography #PhotoCritique
Red, orange, blue, and gray clouds lit by the sunset are reflected in the water of St Lucie Lock and Dam.
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2026-01-04
Fall Color and Rapids - Pemigewasset River
Eastside Road, Woodstock, New Hampshire, United States

Taken on 2025-10-02 16:44:22 with Fuji 16-55mm F2.8 on Fuji X-H2 with exposure 1/45s @ f/16 @ 16mm @ 125 ISO

Photo location: https://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=17/43.9752036116667/-71.6791288883333

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#Photography #AmateurPhotography #MyPhoto #GoldenHour #HandHeld #Fall #hdr #LandscapePhotography #FujiFilm #FujiXSeries #FujiPhotography #NewHampshire #PhotoCritique
Late afternoon golden light illuminates fall foliage and the river. The water flows down through a series of rocks.
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2026-01-03
Sandhill Crane Reflection - Phipps Campground Drainage
Southwest Locks Road, Martin County, Florida, United States

I'm always amazed at the birds that you see in drainage ditches and ponds in Florida. Elsewhere it would be hard to even get near them, but here they're on the side of the road.

Taken on 2025-12-26 10:19:23 with Fuji 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 on Fuji X-H2 with exposure 1/210s @ f/8 @ 134.5mm @ 200 ISO

Photo location: https://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=17/27.111794445/-80.2822666666667

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#Photography #AmateurPhotography #MyPhoto #bird #BirdPhotography #NaturePhotography #Reflection #WildLifePhotography #Florida #FujiFilm #FujiXSeries #FujiPhotography #PhotoCritique
A sandhill crane browses for food at the edge of a drainage ditch. The bird is reflected in the water with a background of blue sky.
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2026-01-02
Fall Creek Scene - Eastman Brook
Eastside Road, Woodstock, New Hampshire, United States

Taken on 2025-10-02 16:14:17 with Fuji 16-55mm F2.8 on Fuji X-H2 with exposure 1/10s @ f/10 @ 16mm @ 200 ISO

Photo location: https://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=17/43.9685727783333/-71.673313055

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#Photography #AmateurPhotography #MyPhoto #HandHeld #Fall #LandscapePhotography #Waterfall #FujiFilm #FujiXSeries #FujiPhotography #NewHampshire #PhotoCritique
A creek flows over carved rock. Two small waterfalls are visible. The background is fall foliage.
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